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Rescue groups, supporters
and refugees
held a demonstration in central
Athens to highlight what they call
the increasing criminalisation
of sea rescues
and the anti-migration policies
of some EU countries.
Some of the protesters lay down
in front of banners that read
"would you save us?" to bring
attention to the problem
of the thousands of people who die
each year trying to reach Europe.
The predominant colour was orange, a reference to the life jackets
usually worn by migrants picked
up in the Mediterranean.
The rally in Athens was just one
event in a series across Europe
organised by the international
movement Seebrucke
that translates as Sea Bridge.
The movement is calling for the
establishment of safe routes
for refugees,
safe harbors, an end
to the criminalisation
of sea rescues and humane
conditions for refugees upon arrival.
Some also called for the release of
prominent Syrian refugee
Sara Mardini and Irish volunteer
Sean Binder currently in Greek
custody for allegedly facilitating
refugees and migrants into Greece.